Criminal Justice Chapter 10

False

A defendant is usually present during a grand jury inquiry and the defense cross examines witnesses. *T/F?*

True

Automatic video recording of the proceedings, using ceiling-mounted cameras with voice-initiated switching is a step in attempting to improve the adjudication process. *T/F?*

False

Challenge to the Array is a tool used by judges to bar real evidence from the criminal trial. *T/F?*

False

Challenges for knowledge is a type of juror challenge. *T/F?*

True

Dying declarations and spontaneous statements are considered exceptions to the hearsay rule. *T/F?*

48 hours

McNabb v. U.S. formally established that a defendant being held in custody has a right to appear in court before a magistrate within _________.

Court-watch groups

One group designed to help improve the court system and the adjudication process is ___________________.

True

Plea bargaining circumvents the trial process and dramatically reduces the time required for the resolution of a criminal case. *T/F?*

First appearance

The bail decision is made at what stage of the court process?

Release on recognizance

The pretrial release of a criminal defendant on his or her written promise to appear in court as required.

To determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant

The primary purpose of the criminal trial.

Adversarial System

The two-sided structure under which American criminal trial courts operate is also known as _______________.

Real evidence

Weapons, tire tracks, and fingerprints are what type of evidence?

1984 Federal Bail Reform Act

What federal legislation allows federal judges to deny bail to persons who are though to be dangerous?

Nolo contendere

What type of plea is most similar to a guilty plea?